Walker Orenstein reports on the state Legislature for MinnPost, with a particular focus on covering issues affecting Greater Minnesota. His professional experience includes serving in the Army National Guard and as a high school teacher at Mankato West High School. 36 states will hold elections in 2022. Sulfide mining companies want to destroy the Lake Superior watershed and Boundary Waters. First, on October 26, former President Donald Trump put out a message on his social media platform backing Jensen. Incumbent Tim Walz has been reelected to be Minnesota's next governor after beating challenger Dr. Scott Jensen. font-weight: normal !important; margin-bottom: 4px; Peggy Flanagan easily won their 2018 race by an 11-point margin. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. Walz was first elected in 2018, defeating Jeff Johnson (R), 54% to 42%. Election results: 2022 Minnesota and St. Paul-area races. Lieutenant Governor let item = jQuery('.votebox .indicate_scroll').get(index); .results_table { In Minnesota, the governor's race. I hope people remember me as the father of Jury Democracy. display: inline-block; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { Please visit NCSL's State Primary Election Types webpage for information on closed, open, top . width: 350px; Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters? Scott Jensen defeated Joyce Lacey and Bob Carney Jr. in the Republican primary for Governor of Minnesota on August 9, 2022. Click anywhere within Minnesota to see results. Tim Walz (DFL) is running for a second term. The Republican State Convention was held on May 1314, 2022 in Rochester. From 1992 to 2022, Minnesota had divided government for 28 out of 30 years. } color: #6db24f; All sides will have access and the ability to get a hearing for their ideas. width: 50px; text-align: center !important; The 2022 midterm elections hold significant consequences for the U.S. and Minnesota. }. [55], Jensen was criticized for promoting the hoax that schools provided litter boxes to students who identify as furries.[56][57]. ". ET, August 9, 2022. background-color: #ccc; Walz succeeded Mark Dayton (D), who served as governor from 2011 to 2019. } State executives | Sort by date. } Incumbent Democratic (DFL) Governor Tim Walz defeated the Republican nominee, former state senator Scott Jensen,[1] winning a second term.[2]. $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { The table below displays the officeholders in Minnesota's top four state executive offices as of November 2022. } Its a big election year in Minnesota: the governor and all the other statewide constitutional offices are all up for election in 2022, along with each of Minnesotas U.S. House seats and all 201 members of the Minnesota Legislature. text-align: left !important; margin-bottom: .75em; Let us know by emailing whosrunning@minnpost.com. Follow him on Twitter or email him at pcallaghan(at)minnpost(dot)com. Jensen's plan for reducing crime on his campaign website included proposals to "Make Carjacking a Crime with Harsh Penalty, Stop Non-Profit Funding to Bail out Criminals, Bring in the State Patrol to Reinstate Order, and Stiffen penalties for repeat, violent criminals to felony levels and increase sentencing guidelines for such crimes.". chevron = $(this).find('i.fa-pull-right'); Patterson graduated from Lake City Lincoln High School in 2007 and got a two-year degree from Rochester Community and Technical College before getting a bachelors degree in elementary education at Winona State University. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { | .votebox-scroll-container { I worked in a veterinary clinic and literally shoveled poop and loved it. Donna Bergstrom defeated incumbent Michelle Fischbach and Theresa Loeffler in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota on August 14, 2018. ". 180 State Office Building
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Democratic Gov. Attorney General } chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-down'); width: 90%; I will call juries of 500+ randomly selected citizens to the capital to listen to the arguments and evidence from both sides on one bill or proposal, break into small groups of 12 to discuss it, and then vote by secret ballot. You can also learn about all our free newsletter options. defer(); The following candidates ran in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota on November 8, 2022. Heading into the 2022 elections, Minnesota was one of 13 states with divided government and one of two statesalong with Virginiawhere partisan control of the state legislature was split between Democrats and Republicans. position: absolute; On Tuesday night, Walz's Lt. Gov. 2023 FOX Television Stations, from WED 6:44 AM CST until WED 3:00 PM CST, Crow Wing County, North Cass County, Northern Aitkin County, South Cass County, South Itasca County, until WED 3:00 PM CST, Clay County, East Becker County, East Otter Tail County, Hubbard County, Mahnomen County, South Clearwater County, Wadena County, West Becker County, West Otter Tail County, Wilkin County, from WED 6:44 AM CST until WED 6:00 PM CST, Carlton/South St. Louis Counties, For 15 years, Minneapolis company has gone out on a limb to reclaim urban wood, Twin Cities woman celebrates defeat of rare brain cancer, Inver Grove Heights holds meeting on elevated levels of radium in water, Homicide victims cousin calls for more police in debate over safety at St. Paul schools, Police: Man convicted in arson trashes Caribou in Brooklyn Park, DNA test backlog in Minnesota causing problems for law enforcement, Deshaun Hill killing: Cody Fohrenkam sentenced in teen's murder, Final emergency SNAP benefits going out in March, Teen charged in shooting at event for Harding High School stabbing victim, Trans woman violently assaulted at Minneapolis LRT station, MnDOT awards 23 communities Safe Routes to School grants, 2 teens struck after getting out of car following crash on I-35 in Burnsville, Friends: Man killed in St. Paul shooting was chef caught in crossfire, Are you satisfied with your personal life? .results_row td { } function indicateScroll (){ He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2019 and was elected governor of Minnesota in 2018. Click on a candidate's name to visit their Ballotpedia page. .multi-survey-header p { The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. I learned that as a scientist. bottom: 2px PO Box 17370
height: 22px; Tim Walz has defeated Scott Jensen in the race for Minnesota governor, earning a second term leading the state of Minnesota. That quality has served me with my invention of Jury Democracy. .votebox-results-cell--number { Email him at tnehil@minnpost.com. In 2022, eight governorsfive Republicans and three Democratsdid not run for re-election, with seven of those not running due to term limits. Tim Walz Walz announced his reelection campaign in October 2021. }. Apply today! The results have been certified. Tim Walz, Republican Scott Jensen and four other candidates are . background-color: #dac113; 48.0. Political activist David Sandbeck is the Legal Marijuana Now candidate for lieutenant governor. Petition signatures only required in lieu of filing fee. if (chevron.hasClass('fa-chevron-up')) { In response, Jensen was lukewarm about the endorsement, putting out a statement saying he hasnt sought the endorsement of any politician. Auditor. } Jensen listed his top campaign priorities on his website as stopping crime, fighting inflation, lowering energy costs, protecting and supporting women, and increasing rural prosperity. float: left; The table below details demographic data in Minnesota and compares it to the broader United States as of 2019. }. } Now, the city might start buying garbage trucks, Minnesota lawmakers look to reset culture of what it is to be a transit rider, How Duck Dynasty and ZZ Top entered a Minnesota Senate debate on hair discrimination, At least 100,000 low-income Minnesotans on Medicaid could lose coverage as federal COVID rules wind down, Free college in Minnesota its day has come, Let's talk about our racist and ugly state flag, Minnesota Democrats might spend big in bid to fix a struggling child care industry, The long, bitter fight over Minneapolis Roof Depot site, explained, Addressing (and improving) life expectancies for Black Minnesotans. VoterInfobyState_Timeout_dom = setTimeout(widget_load_check_dom, 500); ", Walz said in his first term that he had "made a major push to expand access to pre-kindergarten, and their most recent budget included major investments in summer learning programs to ensure that students statewide stay up to speed on their education despite the pandemic. Click here to read about FiveThirtyEight's criteria for including polls in its aggregation. .race_header.green { background-color: #6db24f; We return it to nature and to the primary use of wild species. Dr. Scott Jensen for Governor, "Issues," accessed August 18, 2022; His professional experience includes serving as a physician in private practice. Incumbent Democratic (DFL) Governor Tim Walz defeated the Republican nominee, former state senator Scott Jensen, winning a second term. 2022 Gubernatorial Elections Map 36 governor seats contested in 2022 There are 28 Republican and 22 Democratic governors. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is tracking updates as the 2022 race for Minnesota governor takes shape. I think Apollo 11 and Neil Armstrong landing on the moon. padding-top: 3px; } Just two weeks after leaving his position as KSTP co-host of Twin Cities Live, he took to social media to announce his latest television gig . Young people, minorities, and women will all have power and representation proportional to their numbersall without quotas or affirmative action. When I got cancer, I invented a better cancer drug and started a company around it. Tom Nehil is MinnPosts news editor. })(); This section includes a selection of up to three campaign advertisements per candidate released in this race, as well as links to candidates' YouTube, Vimeo, and/or Facebook video pages. } "While we have not actively sought the endorsement of political leaders, we are grateful for those who have recognized our ability to lead and Heal Minnesota," Jensens statement read. left: 0px; margin-top: 1em; His professional experience includes serving in the Army National Guard and as a high school teacher at Mankato West High School. } Walzs win contributed to Minnesota becoming a Democratic trifecta, as Democrats maintained their majority in the Minnesota House of Representatives and gained a majority in the Minnesota State Senate. padding:7px 8px 8px; } background-color: #f9d334; The election to decide the new governor of Minnesota will be determined soon as polls close at 8 p.m. FOX 9 attended when both candidates cast their vote today. background-color: #D9D9D9; Marti, the owner of Marti Electric in Kasson, announced his candidacy in May 2021. James McCaskel defeated Chris Wright in the Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for Governor of Minnesota on August 9, 2022. "Tim Walz is the governor for four more years," Jensen said during his concession speech. Incumbent Tim Walz has been reelected to be Minnesotas next governor after beating challenger Dr. Scott Jensen. } padding: 20px; border: 1px solid black !important; The caucuses took place on February 1, 2022. He has been married to his wife, Mary, for 43 years, according to his campaign website. U.S. President | Minnesotans will also vote on the statewide offices of attorney general, secretary of state and state auditor, along with all eight congressional races and all 201 seats in the Minnesota. I admire most all those in history who have had the courage to stand up for what they believed to be right and suffer consequences for it, including Martin Luther, Rachel Carson, Medgar Evers, Mahatma Gandhi, and Nelson Mandela. } .image-candidate-thumbnail { But I could see that possibility and wrote that it was certain to happen and likely that the time of life lost from those we effectively decided to kill by driving up deaths of despair and other deaths would exceed the time of life saved in prevented COVID deaths. Parents > United States > Minnesota > Governor Office: Governor : Type: Republican Primary Election: Filing Deadline: January 01, 2022 - 04:00pm Central: Polls Open: August 09, 2022 - 06:00am Central Ballotpedia asks all federal, state, and local candidates to complete a survey and share what motivates them on political and personal levels. } I am a problem solver and an independent, outside-the-box creative thinker. 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